Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has asked the public not to place responsibility on the players amid calls to boycott the forthcoming Nations League matches against Israel. The teams are scheduled to face each other in Debrecen, Hungary, on Sunday, with the reverse fixture taking place in Backa Topola, Serbia, on 4 October. Both […]
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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill had not been born when Best claimed the Ballon d’Or after helping Manchester United win the European Cup, but he understands the significance of a global star to a smaller football nation. “George Best remains a legendary name in world football, and we are incredibly fortunate that he was from […]
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Irish prime minister Micheál Martin defended national football coach Heimir Hallgrímsson after Israel’s football federation criticised the manager as “stupid, ignorant and hypocritical” because of his statements about the conflict in Gaza. Speaking to journalists in New York while attending the UN general assembly, Martin described the federation’s response as unacceptable and called for it […]
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Northern Ireland defender Dan Ballard believes the team possess “plenty of quality and determination” as they get ready for four demanding Nations League fixtures. Ballard returns to international duty after a hamstring problem ruled him out of April’s World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Italy and the June friendlies against Guinea and France. The 27-year-old […]
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Egan featured 208 times for Sheffield United across six seasons, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League in both 2019 and 2023. He was appointed club captain in the summer of 2023, but an Achilles injury brought his top-flight comeback to an early end. His final appearance for the Blades came that September, […]
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More than 160 Irish athletes have endorsed an open letter organised by the Irish Sport for Palestine Group, calling for the matches against Israel to be boycotted. The Republic of Ireland are scheduled to face Israel in Hungary on 27 September, with the return match set to take place in Serbia on 4 October. According […]
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Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell has revealed that Uefa turned down a request to prevent the Republic of Ireland and Israel from being paired in future competition draws. The Republic of Ireland and Israel were placed in the same group during February’s draw and are scheduled to face each other in Nations […]
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The opening four matches of the 2026 Nations League mark Graham’s second involvement with Northern Ireland’s senior squad, following his selection for the June friendlies against Guinea and France. He was preparing to come on against France, but the match ended before he could make his senior international debut. O’Neill believed Graham had earned an […]
Continue ReadingRepublic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins could miss the opening matches of the forthcoming Nations League campaign due to a calf problem. The defender sustained the injury during Brentford’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland last weekend and was unable to finish the match. Speaking ahead of the fixture against Bournemouth, Brentford manager Keith Andrews […]
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill expressed confidence that the Irish Football Association can advance its plans to open a national training centre by 2028. In February 2025, the IFA unveiled proposals for a modern facility beside the Galgorm Resort near Ballymena, featuring top-quality pitches and advanced training amenities. The association reaffirmed its commitment to the […]
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